This Sunday, we continued our series Time for Joy, talking about the little moment in Luke 1 when Elizabeth and Mary met together. Elizabeth, empowered by the Holy Spirit, was able to claim faith in the unborn Jesus as “Lord.” Mary, moved by the Holy Spirit at work in her, sang...
Sunday, December 9 Join us for worship Sunday at 8:30, 9, 10 or 11 as we continue our sermon series, Time for Joy. Pastor Tim McConnell will preach from Luke 1:39-50. Get your Something Significant for Christmas order filled in the Plaza, buy tickets for the Men's Christmas Brunch at the...
Meditation by Katie Fowler, Pastor of Discipleship Luke 1:39-50 As I write this, I am less than five weeks out from my due date. By the time we look together at Luke 1:39–50 on the second Sunday of Advent, I’ll already have a new son in my arms. Baby is coming. The Fowler...
“Pastor Tim, why is there a tractor in my church?” Good question. A Different Agenda Do you have your to-do list made up? It’s Christmastime and we’re expected to get everything right. Are you “Seizing the Season”? Are you “Winning at Winter”?...
We kicked off our new series Time for Joy this week as we roll toward Christmas in this season of expectation we call Advent. Joy is our theme, and joy is our witness to the world. In Christ, we find joy. It is no coincidence that one of the great gifts we give our city each year is a concert...
Sunday, December 2 Join us for worship Sunday at 8:30, 9, 10 or 11 as we begin our sermon series, Time for Joy. Pastor Tim McConnell will preach from John 16:16-24. Sign up for Men's Christmas Brunch and Women's Christmas Celebration (Dinner or Brunch) in the Plaza all morning long, and sign up...
Meditation by Eunice McGarrahan, Pastor of Adult Education John 16:16-22 The disciples are thoroughly confused by their long conversation with Jesus (John 13-16). He's told them about His death, resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit. They just don't understand it. They are...
I saw a story on the news the other night about Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. It happens when the lack of sunshine and time spent outdoors starts to impact your emotions negatively. I first heard of this phenomenon when I was living in Chicago for college. Winters in Chicago, as I...
Sunday, November 25 Join us for worship Sunday at 8:30, 9, 10 or 11 as we conclude our sermon series, Gentle. Pastor John Goodale will preach from Philippians 4:4–9. Sign up for Men's Christmas Brunch and Women's Christmas Celebration (Dinner or Brunch) in the Plaza all morning long, and...
Gratitude is good for you, even if Thanksgiving dinner is not! The meal may put on a few extra pounds you didn’t need, but the exercise of thanksgiving is very healthy. Thanksgiving is not a Christian holiday. This is not a part of our "liturgical" church calendar. It is not a remembrance...